Northumberland County farmer to head Ontario Cattlemen's Wednesday, February 29, 2012 by DAVE PINKNorthumberland County farmer Dan Darling has been elected president of the Ontario Cattlemen's Association for 2012. Darling runs a cow-calf operation and cash crops corn, soybeans and wheat with his brother Van near Castleton. Elected vice-president was Bob Gordanier who operates a cow-calf forage operation with his son, Andrew, near Orangeville in Dufferin. Also elected to the 12-member OCA board were Steve Eby, a feedlot operator in Bruce County, who markets 1,200 head of cattle annually, and Tim Fugard, who runs a cow-calf operation near Petrolia, Lambton County. The OCA is marking its 50th anniversary this year. BF Pest plagues Ontario's garlic crop Risk management program popular with Ontario's fruit and vegetable growers
Canada Packers Posts Strong Volume Growth and Profitability in First Year as Standalone Company Tuesday, March 17, 2026 Canada Packers Inc., recently split off from Maple Leaf Foods, reported its financial results earlier this month for the fiscal year ended December 27, 2025, highlighting increased hog volumes, steady sales growth and disciplined financial execution. In the fourth quarter of 2025,... Read this article online
Senators examine Canada’s food system firsthand during southwestern Ontario fact finding mission Monday, March 16, 2026 A delegation of Canadian senators conducted a full day fact finding mission on Friday, March 6, 2026, visiting several major food system organizations and research facilities across Southwestern Ontario. The tour supported the Senate Committee on Agriculture and Forestry’s ongoing... Read this article online
Canada’s Real Seasons (According to Farmers Who Actually Live Here) Monday, March 16, 2026 According to a chart that’s been making the rounds on social media, courtesy of The Weather Network—the Canadian calendar has officially been updated. Apparently, we no longer live by the simple rhythm of winter, spring, summer, and fall. Instead, we now rotate through such crowd... Read this article online
Ontario Equine Industry Drives Rural Economy Monday, March 16, 2026 A new economic study has revealed the major contribution of Ontario’s equine agricultural sector to the province’s economy and rural communities. The Ontario Equine Agricultural Economic Impact Study Report provides the first comprehensive evaluation of the industry since 2010 and offers... Read this article online
Julia Montgomery Named OVC Dean Monday, March 16, 2026 The University of Guelph has announced the appointment of Dr. Julia Montgomery as the new dean of the Ontario Veterinary College (OVC).She will begin her five-year leadership term on June 15, 2026.The appointment marks an important step for one of Canada’s most respected veterinary... Read this article online